After age 30, the brain begins to lose about 50,000 neurons per day - shrinking the brain .25% each year.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Blueberry juice boosts memory.
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Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more "working memory" and "sharper brains".
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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Scientists say that a 'zombie apocalypse' is actually possible based on the recent discovery of certain brain parasites. But as of now, these parasites only affect bugs.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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